Betty Lou Eck, age 75, of Louisville, Illinois, passed away Tuesday night, August 10, 2021, at Shelbyville Manor.

   She was born January 17, 1946, in Clay County, Illinois, the daughter of Paul and Louise (Lee) Young.  She was united in marriage to Eugene “Gene” C. Eck on February 22, 1973, in Olney, Illinois, and together they celebrated 47 wedding anniversaries until his death October 12, 2020.

   Betty worked as a secretary for the Clay County Circuit Clerk and later worked as a home care aide for Community Care for 10 years.  She worked alongside Gene farming and raising hogs.  She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Flora where she served as secretary for 27 years.

   She is survived by four stepchildren: Rhonda Eck, Elaine (Larry) Szendrei, Eugene Harold Eck, and Beulah (Doug) Uphoff; 4 step-grandsons: Travis Szendrei, Alex (Kelly) Szendrei, Nathan Szendrei, and Dustyn (Kailey) Fatheree; a brother: Robert Young; a sister: Carolyn Sue Smith; and several nieces and nephews.

   She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and 3 brothers: Carl, Darrell, and Larry Young.

   A funeral ceremony will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 13, 2021, at Faith Lutheran Church in Flora with Pastor Aaron Kangas officiating.  Interment will follow in Floral Garden of Memories Cemetery.  Visitation will be 9 a.m. until time of service on Friday at the church.  Arrangements are in the care of Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora.  Memorial donations are suggested to Faith Lutheran Church or Lincolnland Hospice and will be accepted through the funeral home.  To share a memory or condolence visit: www.frankandbright.com